Fredrick Otieno O., 10

Fredrick is a ten-year-old cheerful boy who dreams of becoming a mechanical engineer and is already diligently working in school to achieve this goal. His hobby is playing football. Described by his mother as very obedient, Fredrick is always willing to help around the house with any chores. He came to the hospital with complaints of general body malaise, joint pains, a runny nose, cough, and a fever. Additionally, he had itchy rashes on his body.

Fredrick came to the hospital with complaints of general body malaise, joint pains, a runny nose, cough, and a fever. Additionally, he had itchy rashes on his body. The doctor reviewed him after which it was noted that he had to be admitted for care in the hospital as an in-patient. He was given medication as an in-patient and discharged after 3 days to continue taking oral medication at home. 3 days after discharge he was brought back to the hospital and confirmed to be doing well.

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